Project Engineer, Marine & Offshore - Vexve
Stay close to the vessels while building a shore-based career. Join Vexve and take the lead on inspections, commissioning and optimization of Frese FUELSAVE® systems at shipyards and onboard vessels worldwide.
On behalf of Vexve, MARPRO Group is looking for a Project Engineer for the office in Slagelse. You will report to the Head of Project Engineering & Execution of the company.
The job
As Project Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring successful delivery, commissioning and optimization of Vexve's proven Frese FUELSAVE® solutions across the global maritime industry. You will be responsible for conducting vessel surveys, commissioning of newly installed systems, annual service visits and troubleshooting on existing installations.
The role combines hands-on technical work onboard vessels with office-based engineering support in Slagelse. You will work closely with shipowners, yards and internal stakeholders, acting as the technical expert during installations, drydock projects and service assignments. Between travelling, you will support project execution, quotation activities, technical evaluations and customer dialogue.
You will join an experienced team where your practical experience from onboard and ability to communicate with vessel crews and technical managers will be highly valued. The position includes approximately 80-90 travel days per year.
Professional qualifications
- Relevant technical education such as Marine Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or similar technical background
- Solid hands-on experience from vessel engine rooms, either at sea or from shipyard-related activities
- Strong understanding of marine mechanical systems and ship operations
- Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting and inspection activities onboard vessels
- Ability to identify root causes and solve technical challenges independently
- Comfortable working directly with shipowners, technical managers and vessel crews
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Danish work permit and ability to work from the Slagelse office when not travelling
Personal characteristics
- Self-driven and capable of working independently
- Structured and detail-oriented in both reporting and execution
- Strong communicator with the ability to build trust with customers and crews
- Practical problem solver with a hands-on mindset
- Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
- Flexible and willing to adapt to vessel schedules and drydock timelines
- Curious and motivated to continuously develop technical competencies
- Professional and confident when representing Vexve onsite
Vexve offers
- A highly independent and internationally focused technical role
- Opportunity to work with innovative fuel-saving solutions for the global maritime industry
- Direct exposure to major shipowners, shipyards and drydock projects worldwide
- A combination of travel, onboard technical work and office-based engineering tasks
- A collaborative and experienced team environment with strong technical expertise
- Competitive salary package and employment terms
- Long-term career opportunities within an international marine technology company
Vexve offers:
Vexve A/S is a trusted provider of advanced flow control and energy-efficiency solutions for the global maritime industry. Through its proven Frese FUELSAVE® technology, Vexve helps shipowners reduce energy consumption, optimize cooling water systems, and improve vessel performance and sustainability.
The company's integrated solutions combine dynamic balancing valves, sensors, variable frequency drives, automation, and advanced control systems to deliver measurable fuel savings across a wide range of vessel types. Installed on vessels worldwide, the Frese FUELSAVE® system has become a recognized solution for improving operational efficiency and supporting decarbonization initiatives within shipping.
As part of the Marine & Offshore team in Slagelse, you will join a highly specialized environment where engineering expertise, practical vessel knowledge, and close collaboration with shipowners, shipyards, and technical managers drive successful projects around the world. Vexve offers an international and hands-on workplace where employees are empowered to take ownership, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to the future of sustainable maritime operations.